Tuscan Garlic (Culinary)
Culinary garlic — Grown for the Kitchen.
Pre-Orders begin in early July. Tuscan garlic – hardneck Turban variety with 7-10 medium easy-to-peel cloves. Medium to hot flavor with vivid character; early maturing, colorful purple-striped wrappers, shorter storage. Regeneratively grown in Indiana.
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Culinary garlic — Grown for the Kitchen.
Tuscan Garlic – Hardneck Variety from Cottage Pastures
Our Tuscan garlic are a hardneck variety grown regeneratively on our family farm in Southeastern Indiana. Hand-selected and naturally cured, these bulbs provide gardeners with distinct flavors and consistent growth for culinary use. Buy Tuscan garlic to experience its unique qualities firsthand.
Tuscan offers medium to hot flavor with colorful wrappers, making it a versatile choice across recipes and growing conditions.
Key Characteristics of Tuscan
- Type & Group:
- Hardneck – Turban subgroup. Hardnecks produce edible scapes for an extra harvest and strong cold tolerance.
- Cloves per Bulb:
- Typically 7-10 medium easy-to-peel cloves.
- Flavor Profile:
- Medium to hot intensity with vivid garlic character. Maintains character well during cooking.
- Common Uses:
- Excels in early-season dishes, stir-fries, or roasting for bold notes. Versatile across a range of recipes.
- Climate Performance:
- Early maturing; performs well in varied climates but harvests sooner in warmer regions.
- Storage & Yield:
- Stores 5-6 months.
- History / Notes:
- Turban hardneck variety often featuring vivid purple stripes on bulb wrappers. Turbans are known for early harvest and colorful appearance.
Culinary Highlights & Recipe Ideas
Tuscan brings medium-hot intensity to early-season preparations or bold depth when cooked. Try roasting whole bulbs to develop caramelized notes, or mincing fresh cloves into pesto and marinades for lasting flavor.